For couples looking for a beautiful way to start their lives together, The Peninsula Bangkok is offering a Thai wedding package to celebrate their union with a traditional Thai wedding ceremony.

Taking place in Thiptara, the hotel’s unique outdoor restaurant, the wedding ceremony starts with the Hae Khan Mark or Groom’s Procession. Musicians, drummers with Thai long drums, dancers and attendants accompany the groom to the Sala (open air living room area), where the bride is waiting.

The groom offers the Sin-sord or dowry – a selection of Khan Mark bowls containing an engagement ring and auspicious items such as beans, sesame seeds, rice, and flowers with lucky names to ensure a long and happy marriage.

The Gate Passing Ceremony sees the groom’s procession approach the bride, followed by the Engagement Ceremony, when the groom presents the engagement ring and dowry. Dressed in resplendent traditional Thai silk outfits, both bride and groom sit side by side, joined by sacred white cords around their heads, with their forearms resting on special cushions and palms together. Two groomsmen and two bridesmaids, also dressed in traditional Thai costumes, stand behind the couple.

The most vital element of the Thai wedding ceremony is the Rot Nam Sang or pouring of the “lustral water” (which has been blessed by a Buddhist priest) from a holy conch shell. The most senior guest will begin the ceremony, followed by the wedding guests lining up to give their blessings for a long and happy married life while pouring lustral water over the hands of the couple. The ceremony is followed by a coffee break.

The Perfect Traditional Thai Ceremony
The package is THB 180,000 net (for 20 - 60 guests)

• Groom’s Procession (Khan Mark) to present dowry (Sin-sord) - A long drum band leads the procession
• Engagement Ceremony - Khan Mark Set
• Water Pouring Ceremony (Rod Nam Sang) - part of the wedding ceremony with wedding accessories, Thai flower trays and a pair of flower garlands
• Food and Beverage and Other Arrangements
• Morning Thai coffee break or Afternoon Tea featuring Thai snacks, sweets and savouries and Thai herbal drinks (for a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 60 guests)
• Thai background music
• Flower decorations
• Additional guests will be charged at THB 600 net per person.

The Lustral Blessing Ceremony
The package is THB 120,000 net (for 20 - 60 guests)

• Water Pouring Ceremony (Rod Nam Sang) with wedding accessories, Thai flower trays and a pair of flower garlands
• Food and Beverage and Other Arrangements
• Morning Thai coffee break or Afternoon Tea featuring Thai snacks, sweets and savouries and Thai herbal drinks
• Thai background music
• Flower decorations
• Additional guests will be charged at THB 600 net per person.

Note:

• The above rates are valid from 3 January  to 1 December 2013 and include 10% service charge and applicable government tax
• The above package does not include a legal marriage registration and license